June 22nd 2024.
Gary Lineker has been openly critical of England's performance in the Euro 2024 tournament. Jarrod Bowen, on the other hand, brushed off Lineker's harsh words and encouraged fans to continue supporting the struggling team. England's first match against Serbia ended in a hard-fought 1-0 victory, but their performance in the following game against Denmark left much to be desired, causing concern and adding pressure to the team.
The fans in Frankfurt were not happy with the 1-1 draw and many pundits, including former England striker Gary Lineker, did not hold back in their criticism of the team. In fact, Lineker went as far as to call the overall performance "s***" on his podcast. When asked about Lineker's blunt description, Bowen laughed and said that he didn't expect such strong language from the usually tame podcast. However, he also mentioned that he tries to avoid reading or listening to such negative talk, especially on social media.
Bowen believes that ex-players have the right to speak their minds, as they have played for their country and at a high level. He acknowledged that the Euro 2024 tournament has everyone talking, but also pointed out that England has shown they can do better in terms of their quality of play. However, he believes that a good team is one that can still secure a positive result even when they are not playing at their best. With four points in the group stage, England is currently at the top of Group C, despite all the criticism and uproar.
Bowen's message to the fans is to continue supporting the team and to stick with them through thick and thin. As someone who has experienced the incredible support of the fans first-hand, he knows the impact it can have on the players. He also reassured fans that the team is working on improving their performance and that they are focused on their upcoming match against Slovenia.
Despite some concerns about England's play, Bowen trusts in manager Gareth Southgate's messaging. He says that Southgate has been promoting a calm mindset and is focused on making the necessary adjustments. Bowen also dismissed any accusations of Southgate being too tactically negative, something his former manager at West Ham, David Moyes, also faced. In fact, Bowen believes that having a solid defense is crucial and that if a team can prevent goals, they will have more opportunities to win with the quality of players they have on the offensive end.
As someone who has worked with both Southgate and Moyes, Bowen has a lot of respect for their coaching styles and their achievements. He also believes that he has personally achieved a lot at both West Ham and with the England team. While some may find it frustrating to constantly hear criticism of their managers, Bowen sees the value in their approach and believes that keeping a clean sheet is key to success.
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